Today’s entry for Becky’s July Blue Squares challenge features some scenes from the Chicago Botanic Garden. These pictures were taken when the temperatures were a little cooler. As much as I love the Garden, it’s just too hot to enjoy walking around there at the moment.
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Fabulous gallery of blue Sue 🙂
Thank you!
Blue in any garden is my favorite. This made me smile Sue! Thanks
You’re welcome, Deb. I’m glad you enjoyed these garden blues.
lovely blue series,Sue!
Thank you, Amy!
Beautiful blues . . this is a wonderful gallery.
Really hope it is a bit cooler now for you
Thanks, Becky! Things have cooled off a bit. Only 87 degrees today.
Fantastic collection of blue flowers 😃
Thanks, Jez!
Delightful garden squares, Sue!
Thanks, Indira!
Every photo is beautiful- a dozen smiles- thank you!
Thank you, Marianne!
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Beautiful! I really enjoyed my Virtual wander!
Thank you, Sue! And thanks for visiting.
You are welcome!
Beautiful parts of a garden. Love it.
Thanks, Colline!
You take such beautiful photos! If I ever get the chance to visit Chicago, the Botanic Garden is definitely the first place I’ll go visit!
Thank you, Therese! I hope you get to visit Chicago. There are so many wonderful things to see here, especially the Botanic Garden.